Wondering if anyone else who received their N8 tried this. I did (have quite a few N7 pens between returned N7's and some spares, as well as extras from my N's 3, 4, and 5) and it fits perfectly (no other Notes are interchangeable). All tips are interchangeable between pens, but the older ones are thick and clunky compared to the N7 & N8's.
I had used some of the spare tips from my N7 in my N5. Also replaced my husb's N4's & my Mom's N3's. They both loved how they wrote compared to the thicker tips.
Anyhow, I was terrified to try this, but glad I did. Feels good to know I have a backup....or five!